Judges' Lodgings

Built in the centre of Lancaster against the backdrop of Lancaster Castle and Lancaster Priory this elegant, Grade I listed building is Lancaster's oldest town house. The house was originally home to Thomas Covell, Keeper of Lancaster Castle and notorious witch hunter. Between 1776 and 1975 the house became an impressive residence for judges visiting the Assize Court at nearby Lancaster Castle.

The museum is now home to a renowned collection of Gillow furniture which is displayed in fabulous Regency period room settings, fine art and also the enchanting Museum of Childhood which explores toys and games from the 18th century to the present.

Opening times vary. (See website for times)

Opening Times

Opening 1 Jul 2009 - 30 Sep 2009

Opening 1 Oct 2009 - 31 Oct 2009

Opening 21 Mar 2010 - 30 Jun 2010

* Mar-Oct 12-4pm Sat-Sun,
Mar-Jun & Oct 1-4pm Mon-Fri,
Jul-Sep 10am-4pm Mon-Fri and 12 noon - 4pm Sat and Sun.

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Road Directions

Morecambe, Lancaster and the Lune Valley is located in Lancashire, in the Northwest of England.
Exit the M6 Motorway at Junction 34 and follow signs for Lancaster. Join the one way system (Caton Road) and pass small retail park on left on approach to traffic lights. Turn left following signs for Lancaster City Centre.

Public Transport Directions

The nearest train station is Lancaster which is only a 5 minute walk from Lancaster Visitor Information Centre, just outside the city centre. The station is on the West Coast Mainline with regular mainline Virgin services to London & South and Glasgow & North. Local services include a regular service to Morecambe. For more information call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit nationalrail.co.uk. The nearest bus station is Lancaster which is less than a 5 minute walk from the central pedestrianised shopping areas of St Nicholas' Arcade and Marketgate. Local, regional and national services are available. For further information contact traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit traveline.org.uk.